adidas ADILETTE SHOWER Black slides Men

The three stripes have been the brand’s signature since the 1950s: they identify adidas at a glance.

The shell toe was created in 1969 to protect toes on the basketball court and later became a street-style icon.

It was born as a tennis shoe named after the American player Stan Smith; today it is mainly a lifestyle model.

Boost is the midsole made of thousands of expanded TPU capsules that return energy with every step, introduced by adidas in 2013.

Primeknit is a seamless technical knit upper that wraps the foot like a sock, lightweight and flexible.

With a soft cloth, lukewarm water and mild soap; avoid the washing machine and harsh whiteners.

Yes: with a dry suede brush and a specific protector against water and stains.

Yes: many running models like Ultraboost are comfortable as everyday shoes, though born for running.

No: they are stitched or printed into the upper; trying to remove them damages the shoe.

Suede dislikes water: avoid heavy rain and apply a protector spray before wearing.

On many models the Continental rubber outsole offers grip and abrasion resistance above standard rubber.

Canvas dries faster than leather, but should air-dry and never go on direct heat sources.

Originals gathers the brand’s historic models (Superstar, Stan Smith, Gazelle, Samba) reinterpreted for daily wear.

The Samba, born in 1949 as a football shoe for frozen grounds, became one of the most wanted sneakers for its clean profile.

Most models have cemented or vulcanised soles not meant for resoling; the whole shoe is replaced.

The brand is German, but production happens in international factories depending on the model.

Yes: training and running models are made for sport; lifestyle sneakers are better for daily wear.

With years and heat rubber can harden; storing shoes dry slows ageing.

On many models the OrthoLite or foam insole can be removed and replaced with a compatible one.

Some models are declared vegan by the manufacturer; check the composition as glue and materials vary by model.